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'Sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas,' says Modi at NDA meet25 May 2019 14:44After the meet, PM Modi is likely to meet President Ram Nath Kovind around 8 pm and stake claim to form government.
New Delhi: The newly elected lawmakers of the ruling National Democratic Alliance met in New Delhi on Saturday and elected Narendra Modi as …

Jagan to meet PM Modi in Delhi on May 2625 May 2019 14:11Category: Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad Posted by Mohd Aslam Hussain Published: May 25, 2019, 7:17 pm IST Updated: May 25, 2019, 7:17 pm IST
Hyderabad: YCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is set to take over as new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on May 30. Along …

After thumping LS poll win, BJP sets eyes on Delhi Assembly25 May 2019 12:03New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) After bagging all the 7 Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, the BJP has set its eyes on the Assembly elections slated early next year, with the party on Saturday exuding confidence of repeating the similar performance then.
Delhi BJP chief …

PM Modi to meet Prez in evening to stake claim to form new govt25 May 2019 10:41The Prime Minister is likely to call on the President at around 8 pm and before that, leaders of the NDA would meet Kovind at around 7 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet President Ram Nath Kovind Saturday evening to stake a claim …

Political leaders arrive in Delhi for NDA meeting25 May 2019 09:38Category: Politics Posted by Syed Qayam Ali Published: May 25, 2019, 2:56 pm IST Updated: May 25, 2019, 2:56 pm IST
New Delhi: A host of political leaders from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) arrived here to attend the BJP-led coalition meeting …

EPS, OPS invited for NDA leaders meet in Delhi25 May 2019 09:27By Chennaivision in Chennai News May 25, 2019
Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and the Deputy Chief Minister, the heads of the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, have been invited to attend a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance in New Delhi on …

4 cheats arrested in Delhi, 148 passports seized25 May 2019 09:13New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Saturday arrested four people, including two women, in various cases of cheating. A total of 148 passports and 35 SIM cards were also seized from them.
According to initial information, the gang used to cheat …

Anuradha to lead Delhi in sub-junior national hockey c’ship25 May 2019 09:13New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Government school Mukhlempur’s Anuradha will lead Delhi in the sub-junior girl’s hockey nationals at Hissar in Haryana from May 27 to June 7.
This is 4th outing for Anuradha, who lost her father recently, in the national …

Signature designs get a new canvas at Casa Pop in Delhi25 May 2019 08:24Express News Service
Interiors to apparel, the distance may seem to have traversed medium, scale and technique, but for renowned architect and interior designer Raseel Gujral Ansal, the transition was only a natural extension of her creative savoir-faire. …

South Delhi Municipal Corporation on drain cleaning drive25 May 2019 07:40By Express News Service
NEW DELHI: Before the onset of the monsoon, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation has expedited cleaning of drains under its jurisdiction. So far 215 of the 247 drains have been cleaned.
Drains that are more than four feet deep, …

Delhi Elects Only One Woman To Lok Sabha, Again25 May 2019 07:18Of the 16 women candidates who contested from Delhi, only Meenakshi Lekhi of the BJP has got elected.
New Delhi: Delhi has elected only one woman to enter the Lok Sabha, yet again. Of the 16 women candidates who contested from seven Lok Sabha …

Delhi elections: AAP rules out tie-up with Congress in 202025 May 2019 07:02NEW DELHI: As it plans its course of action for the 2020 Delhi assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party has accepted that its prolonged discussions with Congress on a poll alliance affected its performance in the general elections. AAP came third in terms of …

Regional representation, berths to allies likely in new BJP govt25 May 2019 06:06NEW DELHI | MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new Council of Ministers is likely to have new faces from states such as West Bengal and Karnataka as well as appropriate representation from the NDA partners despite BJP having a clear majority.
Party …

Air India to launch Red Eye flight to Delhi25 May 2019 05:44By Express News Service
BENGALURU: Following the huge success of its late night flights from Bengaluru to Kochi and Ahmedabad, Air India is now all set to start this service to New Delhi. The first Red Eye flight will make its debut at 11 pm on June 5 from …

Yet again, Delhi elects only one woman to LS25 May 2019 05:19New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Once again, Delhi has elected only one woman to enter the Lok Sabha, keeping with a sort of pattern.
Of the 16 women candidates who contested from seven Lok Sabha constituencies of Delhi, only Meenakshi Lekhi of BJP has got elected …

India could get a new govt on May 3025 May 2019 03:41NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday evening and tendered his resignation along with the council of ministers. He is likely to take oath, along with his new ministry, on the evening of May 30 in the forecourt of …

Half of Team Modi may be new25 May 2019 03:28Express News Service
NEW DELHI: Aiming to create a robust party leadership for the next decade that is familiar with all aspects of governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday began consultations to pick his new council of ministers, so as to …

India- GSTN releases draft of new GST return form25 May 2019 03:12(MENAFN - KNN India) GSTN releases draft of new GST return form
New Delhi, May 24 (KNN) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) authority has come out with a draft new simplified return form, which it plans to formally roll out in July.
The authority made the new …

State BJP Set to look beyond 2022 The Delhi effect25 May 2019 01:11State BJP : Set to look beyond 2022 :: The Delhi effect
- The Sangai Express Editorial :: May 25 2019 -
The Delhi effect.
Not exactly a case of ‘if it rains in Delhi, people take out umbrellas in Imphal,’ but comes somewhat close to it.
In as much as BJP …

IT department opened bank lockers of Kamal Nath's PA in New Delhi24 May 2019 23:58The Income Tax (I-T) Department has opened some bank lockers of Rajendra Kumar Miglani, the personal assistant of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, sources have said.
"Miglani's some bank lockers were opened on Thursday," sources said …

BJP sweeps Delhi, retains all 7 Lok Sabha seats24 May 2019 23:44No other BJP candidate was able to cross the victory margin of two lakh votes in the previous Parliamentary polls.
New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday retained all the seven seats in the 17th Lok Sabha elections in the national capital with two of its …

Modi begins talks for new cabinet24 May 2019 21:02Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to hold talks yesterday to form a new cabinet to tackle a stuttering economy and other challenges facing his second term after winning a big majority.
According to a statement from office of president of India, …

The Day After: How Does New Lok Sabha Look Like24 May 2019 20:07(MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) NEW DELHI — With all but one of the 542 races declared, the BJP's majority crossed 300 on Friday; it is well clear of the threshold of 272 seats needed to govern. Not since 1984 has a single party won back-to-back majorities …

Sub inspector injured in Delhi encounter24 May 2019 19:23Category: Crime and Accident, Delhi Posted by Shameen Published: May 24, 2019, 11:57 pm IST Updated: May 25, 2019, 12:06 am IST
New Delhi: A Delhi Police Special Cell Sub-Inspector and a miscreant were injured on Friday evening in an encounter here in …

No alliance for Assembly elections in Delhi: AAP24 May 2019 19:23Category: Delhi, News Posted by Shameen Published: May 24, 2019, 11:59 pm IST Updated: May 25, 2019, 12:02 am IST
New Delhi: A day after being routed in the Lok Sabha contest, Delhi’s ruling AAP on Friday said there is no alternative to Chief Minister …

Creativity takes on new dimensions at this exhibition24 May 2019 18:09New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Big-ticket artists get their fair share of praise, but an ongoing exhibition here is proof enough that Indian art students are no less creative.
The 17th Collage Annual Art Carnival, open for public viewing at the Lalit Kala …

4 members of family in south Delhi drugged by servant24 May 2019 18:09New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Four members of a family were allegedly drugged by their servant in south Delhi’s South Extension area.
“Four members of a family have alleged that their servant had drugged them by putting sedatives in their food. The victims were …

NGT: Pollution panels to inspect banquet halls in west Delhi24 May 2019 18:09New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal recently ordered a joint inspection of banquet halls in west Delhi by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on various clearances.
A plea was filed in the …

Modi vows to take India to 'new heights'24 May 2019 17:52India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to take his country to new heights, after leading his party to a landslide re-election victory.
With most of the 600-million votes counted, the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) has secured a large majority in …

New govt must resolve pending foreign trade and policy issues24 May 2019 17:19The new government must take quick decisions on a number of pending trade and foreign policy issues, including forging of sustainable export and industrial policies, framing of a trade agreement with the US to avoid further bilateral skirmishes, taking a …

Record 78 Women Lawmakers Elected To New Lok Sabha24 May 2019 16:50Seventy eight women lawmakers have been elected with UP and Bengal leading at 11 each
New Delhi: The highest-ever number of women have been elected in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Out of 542 lawmakers who will take oath as members of the lower house in the …

Delhi University admissions may begin by May 27. Here's more24 May 2019 15:10(MENAFN - NewsBytes)
Delhi University admissions may begin by May 27. Here's more
24 May 2019
As per reports, the Delhi University is likely to open registrations for the undergraduate courses latest by May 27.
The application forms will allow students …

Tata Motors drives in Tiago with new safety features24 May 2019 14:01NEW DELHI: Tata Motors Friday said it has launched hatchback Tiago with a range of safety features, with price starting at Rs 4.4 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
The model now comes with dual airbags, antilock braking system (ABS), electronic brake distribution …

Now Samsung Galaxy M series to come with new And...24 May 2019 13:30NEW DELHI: Riding high on the success of its Galaxy S10 series, Samsung India has rolled out the Android 9 Pie update for its Galaxy M smartphones.
With the new software update, Galaxy M10, M20 and M30 will have better performance, some security patches …

Juvenile held for killing TikTok celebrity in Delhi24 May 2019 10:13New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Friday arrested a juvenile for his involvement in the killing of TikTok celebrity and gym trainer Mohit Mor.
The accused, 17, was arrested near Dhulsiras village in Dwarka. The juvenile was identified by Call …

Gandhi-Nehru brand tainted by new election humiliation24 May 2019 07:13File picture shows Rahul Gandhi, President of India's main opposition Congress party, looking up before releasing his party’s election manifesto for the April/May general election in New Delhi April 2, 2019. — Reuters picNEW DELHI, May 24 — A …

Congress stunned by scale of Delhi loss24 May 2019 07:08Express News Service
NEW DELHI: Congress had fought the elections alone this time to up its vote share after its decimation in Delhi in 2014. It also hoped to recapture the lost ground. But contrary to its expectations, it was wiped off again though …

It's a new morning for Amethi: Smriti Irani24 May 2019 06:59New Delhi: Buoyed by her win against Congress President Rahul Gandhi in his home turf, Union Minister Smriti Irani said that it's a 'new morning' for Amethi.
"It's a new morning for Amethi, a new determination. Thanks, Amethi, my …

Four new Supreme Court judges sworn in24 May 2019 06:45New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Four new judges of the Supreme Court were on Friday administered the oath of office by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.
With the swearing in of Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, Aniruddha Bose and A.S. Bopanna, the number of judges in …

Four new SC judges administered oath of office24 May 2019 06:40 Justices B R Gavai, Surya Kant, Aniruddha Bose and AS Bopanna were administered oath of office by the CJI. (Photo: File)
New Delhi: Four new judges of the Supreme Court were on Friday administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of India(CJI) Ranjan …

India's Modi begins talks for new cabinet after big election win24 May 2019 04:46By Krishna N. Das
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks on Friday to form a new cabinet to tackle a stuttering economy and other challenges facing his second term after winning a big majority.
Official data from the …

Will work with PM Modi for betterment of Delhi people: Kejriwal24 May 2019 04:23He also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 'historic' win of the NDA in the Lok Sabha election.
New Delhi: Delhi chief minister and AAP president Arvind Kejriwal Thursday said he accepted the people's mandate, after his party …

Modi cabinet likely to have many new faces24 May 2019 02:50New Delhi:The shape of the council of ministers of the next Narendra Modi government is likely to be different from the outgoing team with some of the old faces either retiring from politics due to health and other factors or being replaced by a younger …

Before new Modi sarkar, economic agenda tayyar24 May 2019 02:32NEW DELHI: The new government will hit the ground running as it looks to get economic growth back on track by simplifying taxes, easing compliance and spurring demand. A plan to kickstart private investment and stimulate demand has already been drawn up as …

Resounding win for BJP, breaks new grounds in WB, Odisha24 May 2019 01:43New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Riding high on the planks of muscular nationalism and anti-Congressism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday secured a resounding mandate for the second consecutive term as BJP crossed the 300 mark by breaking new …

BJP retains all seven seats in Delhi23 May 2019 22:57New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Maintaining its hold over Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday won all the seven Lok Sabha seats here, with winning margins ranging between 2.2 lakh and 5.7 lakh votes.
The BJP in 2014 bagged all the seats with vote margin …

LS Results 2019: BJP sweeps all 7 seats in Delhi23 May 2019 22:52[India], May 24 (ANI): BJP won all seven seats in Delhi on Thursday in a repeat of the 2014 elections and also bettering its vote share by nearly 10 per cent.
The BJP received 56.5 per cent of the total votes polled in Delhi, significantly higher than thet …

Gambhir wins East Delhi by 3,91,222 votes23 May 2019 19:23New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) BJP’s cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir on Thursday won the East Delhi Lok Sabha seat here by a margin of 3,91,222 votes over his Congress rival and former Delhi Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely.
Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi …

Manoj Tiwari wins Delhi North East seat23 May 2019 18:16New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari on Thursday won the Delhi North East Lok Sabha seat, defeating his Congress rival and former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit by a margin of 3,66,102 votes.
While Tiwari got 7,87,799 (53.9 per cent) …

Amit Shah may debut, Jaitley's role uncertain in Modi's new cabinet23 May 2019 18:13The most anticipated induction into Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s council of ministers is likely to be that of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah when the new government takes oath next week.
According to sources, the PM is likely to ask all …

BJP's Hans Raj Hans Leading From North West Delhi23 May 2019 16:29Hans Raj Hans is currently leading from North West Delhi with around 2,10,000 votes
New Delhi: Punjabi singer Hans Raj Hans is contesting as the BJP candidate for the Delhi North West Lok Sabha seat. He is currently leading from the seat with around 2,10, …

Arun Jaitley Discharged From AIIMS New Delhi23 May 2019 11:02Arun Jaitley did not contest the current Lok Sabha elections presumably because of ill health
New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was discharged from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday. He had been admitted in AIIMS for at …

The Latest: Modi's party surges to victory in Indian vote24 May 2019 03:13Updated
10:07 pm CDT, Thursday, May 23, 2019
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah greet supporters on arrival at the party headquarters in New Delhi, India, Thursday, May 23, 2019. Modi's Hindu …

The Latest: Modi's party wins majority in general election23 May 2019 23:52NEW DELHI (AP) - The Latest on India's general elections results (all times local): 5:10 a.m. With nearly all constituencies reporting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have won a majority in India's general election. …

The Latest: Pakistan PM congratulates Modi on India election23 May 2019 13:26Updated
9:19 am EDT, Thursday, May 23, 2019
An election official checks electronic voting machines as counting votes of India's massive general elections begins in New Delhi, India, Thursday, May 23, 2019. The count is expected to conclude by the …

The Latest: Indian opposition chief concedes parliament seat23 May 2019 13:11The Latest: Indian opposition chief concedes parliament seat
May 23, 2019 07:07 AM
NEW DELHI
The Latest on India's general elections results (all times local):
6:30 p.m.
Indian National Congress president Rahul Gandhi has conceded his parliamentary …

The Latest: Modi’s party claims victory in Indian election23 May 2019 10:11The Latest: Modi’s party claims victory in Indian election
May 23, 2019 02:58 AM
NEW DELHI
The Latest on India's general elections results (all times local):
3:30 p.m.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party have declared victory as an …

Modi’s party has commanding lead as Indian votes are counted23 May 2019 06:31Modi’s party has early lead as Indian votes are counted
By EMILY SCHMALL Associated Press
May 22, 2019 10:37 PM
NEW DELHI
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party were off to an early lead as vote counting began Thursday following the conclusion …

The Latest: Modi's party builds on lead in India vote count23 May 2019 05:02Updated
12:00 am CDT, Thursday, May 23, 2019
An election official checks electronic voting machines as counting votes of India's massive general elections begins in New Delhi, India, Thursday, May 23, 2019. The count is expected to conclude by the …

American Center’s weekend mela to showcase its expanded purview22 May 2019 14:22New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Many Delhiites know of the American Center in Connaught Place for its library, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Visitors can soon see the Center’s whole gamut of programmes in an upcoming weekend “mela”.
The weekend Open …

Travel advice for Delhi22 May 2019 04:25Best time to visit:
The ideal months are September-October and February-April, to avoid the cityâ€™s extreme weather and annual monsoon season.
If you go in March, you will be able to witness Holi, the festival of colors. Its dates change according to the …

Vivek Oberoi at PM film opener: Was making film on a hero20 May 2019 22:14Actor Vivek Oberoi with Union minister Nitin Gadkari at the launch of the poster of the film PM Narendra Modi, in Nagpur on Monday. (Express photo Monica Chaturvedi)
The extent to which a film on the life and personality of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is …

Delhi: What it takes to make a road pedestrian friendly20 May 2019 02:43Karol Bagh’s Ajmal Khan Road is now a vehicle-free stretch
On a pleasant May evening, arms laden with shopping bags, Payal (22) and her mother sat down on a bench in the middle of Ajmal Khan Road. “The best part about the changes in this market is the new …

McDonald’s reopens 13 restaurants in Delhi19 May 2019 09:37New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Connaught Plaza Restaurants Private Ltd (CRPL), now wholly-owned by food service retailer McDonald’s, has re-opened 13 of its restaurants in Delhi starting 11 a.m on Sunday, a statement by McDonald’s said.
These are the first …

Sob story & spiked cold drink: How 2 men duped the elderly18 May 2019 21:33“The victims described how the accused looked and we figured out it was Gill. We got information about his presence in Connaught Place, and caught him along with his accomplice, Suraj, on Thursday,” said a police officer. (Representational Image)
Around …

State-run telecom company BSNL to deploy 5G Corridor15 May 2019 06:17NEW DELHI: State-controlled Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is planning to come up with a novel ‘5G Corridor’ starting from Delhi’s Lutyens’ area as one of the use cases for newer technology which is likely to make inroads by 2020 in India.
“In Delhi, …

Avanta India takes up 20,000 sq ft office space in Connaught Place14 May 2019 07:05With a demand for flexible workspaces on the rise, co-working firm Avanta India has decided to take up an office space spread across 20,000 sq ft on lease in central Delhi to open a new centre with an investment of Rs 10 crore.
The facility, located in …

Run for Raisina Hill :: Kamal Baruah13 May 2019 01:41Run for Raisina Hill
Kamal Baruah *
I was stepping into Raisina in the morning that set high on a sunny plateau. On a clear day, the panoramic view on the top of Raisina Hill zooming Rashtrapati Bhavan is truly scenic.
All the hills and vales extending …

35 people detained for protesting against CJI10 May 2019 12:41Members of various women’s organisations display placards as they are detained in a bus during a protest against the clean chit to CJI in a sexual harassment case, outside the Supreme Court in New Delhi, Friday, May 8, 2019. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)
New …

35 people detained for protesting against CJI in Delhi10 May 2019 10:35Demonstrators react as they are detained by police during a protest after a panel of judges dismissed a sexual harassment complaint against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi in New Delhi. (Photo: REUTERS)
Thirty-five people, including 25 women, …

Sealing may drive polling in New Delhi LS seat09 May 2019 10:19New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency may house all the Central government offices but local issues have played their role in the elections, with sealing being the burning one.
The constituency, formed in 1951, houses prestigious …

Delhi: 3 duped over MHA job promise08 May 2019 20:24The complainant in the case is an Alwar-based resident, Nitin Kumar, who alleged that he was duped by three people — Sandeep Kumar, Anil and Gaurav Bhadoria.
Three people, including a B Tech student, lost Rs 12 lakh to a gang which allegedly posed as …

Gang duping youths in Ayushman Bharat Yojna’s name busted07 May 2019 18:52New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Delhi Police has arrested four persons for cheating over 360 unemployed youths of various states to the tune of over Rs 50 lakh on the pretext of providing jobs under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious project “ …

Cupid or conman? Decoding the online dating scam05 May 2019 05:04Last week, 52-year-old Meenu Jain was robbed and murdered in her Delhi home. The suspect was someone she had met on desi dating app QuackQuack. Dinesh Dixit, a debt-ridden realtor, posed as a high-flying businessman to strike a friendship which gradually …

'Bank on flows, not economic revival to survive'02 May 2019 12:15New Yes Bank CEO has conveniently sandbagged his performance for the next year and a half by taking huge write-offs in the first year, said Ajay Srivastava, CEO, Dimensions Corporate Finance Services, in an interview with Nikunj Dalmia of ETNOW.
Edited …

Road closures in place along Mattagami River30 Apr 2019 23:05Barriers are set up in both directions of Norman Street off Lafleur Drive in Timmins, allowing only local traffic. As the snow continues to melt, the Timmins Flood Advisory Committee was anticipating water levels on the Mattagami River to rise to the point …

Interview| 'Need Aam aadmi, not bada aadmi': AAP's Dilip Pandey30 Apr 2019 03:43Express News Service
Dilip Pandey, 38, a social worker by profession, who spoke to Siddhanta Mishra, has been given the ticket by the Aam Aadmi Party to contest the parliamentary constituency of North East Delhi. The seat has turned into one of the most …

Case filed against Delhi Minister for poll code breach28 Apr 2019 18:06New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A case was filed against Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai for violating the Model Code of Conduct by distributing pamphlets without permission from the election authorities, a police officer said on Sunday.
“A …

Tepid response to AAP pitch for statehood27 Apr 2019 03:27By Express News Service
NEW DELHI: The “inefficiency” of Delhi Police, women-related issues, the sealing drive, and the “insufficient” number of government colleges—the solution to every problem in the national capital is “full statehood”. This was the …

Fake photo journalist held26 Apr 2019 17:25New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Delhi Police arrested a man who impersonated himself as a photo journalist of ‘Bombay Times’ and attended major public relations and ‘page three’ events organized in five star hotels in Connaught Place area, a police officer said …

Delhi Police arrest man for posing as bank employee to rob customers23 Apr 2019 20:36[India], Apr 24 (ANI): Delhi Police has arrested one person, a habitual cheat who used to impersonate bank employee and robbing bank customers on the pretext of helping them.
The accused Deepak, 32, a resident of Panipat, was nabbed by a team led by Sub …

Film shoots return to Connaught Place23 Apr 2019 20:21CP’s facade has been a fixture of films set in Delhi, but earlier, delay in permissions and opposition from traders meant only a lucky few braved the odds. But things are changing, with over 20 shoots in 2018 alone
Connaught Place has been a favourite with …

Choked roads vexing problem for India’s cities23 Apr 2019 06:20Express News Service
How much time does it take one to drive the 5 kilometer stretch from Delhi’s ITO to Connaught Place at the heart of the city? Ideally, this is a ride that should take less than five minutes, but if you are unlucky enough to enter this …

Fire at Worthing’s Connaught Theatre sees customers evacuated20 Apr 2019 11:41Firefighters attended a fire at the Connaught Theatre in Worthing yesterday evening.
Crews were called to a fire in the insulation in the roof of the Union Place building at 5.40pm, a spokesman confirmed.
Customers and staff were evacuated from the …

How millions still continue to use TikTok19 Apr 2019 10:27TikTok, stuck in a legal tussle, and a ban invoked by the Madras High Court continues to be used extensively in the country with the app's engagement rates still in millions, people familiar with the developments said.
Officials familiar with the …

Pandara Road: How a clerical error pushed Pandavas off New Delhi map18 Apr 2019 20:55Pandara Road branches off southwards from the India Gate complex. Tashi Tobgyal
A clerical error denied the Pandavas a central place in the new capital of New Delhi when the name of the road to be named in their honour was erroneously typed, becoming the …

Man kills teenager by mistake while filming Tik...16 Apr 2019 12:07He also tried to destroy evidence by getting rid of the victim's blood-stained clothes.
An evening drive turned into a misadventure for three friends as one of them died from an accidental gunshot in India's capital New Delhi. The 19-year-old man …

Delhi Police Asks Eateries In Connaught Place To Not Allow Weapons07 Apr 2019 16:12The advisory comes after an incident of accidental firing at a cafe in Connaught Place
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has issued an advisory to all eateries, pubs and cafes in Connaught Place asking them to ensure that weapons are not allowed into their …

Fay Maschler's week in food, from Spiritland to Launceston Place06 Mar 2019 12:23What bliss having Kylie Kwong, chef-patron of Sydney’s Billy Kwong, to stay and make KK’s Vietnamese chicken soup crammed with spices, fresh herbs and restorative vibes.
After a showing at the BFI of Wall, the extraordinarily powerful animated film of …

How heritage Connaught Place losing its sheen to neglect24 Feb 2019 23:23NEW DELHI: There’s a certain prestige attached to owning a shop in Connaught Place. After all, it is a heritage area, redolent of British days. However, the importance given to fire safety and structural stability — or the lack of it — by both the owners …

Glitter no cover for scars at Connaught Place10 Feb 2019 20:19Express News Service
NEW DELHI: A whirl around the iconic heritage market at Connaught Place is guaranteed to fill one with a sense of aesthetic charm that this commercial hub holds. Not to mention the British-era architecture that stands testimony to its …

Homeless Woman Mowed Down By Car In Delhi's Connaught Place29 Jan 2019 23:27New Delhi: A homeless woman died after being hit by a car merely 100 metres away from the Connaught Place police station on Monday night, police said.
The 27-year-old driver of the car has been arrested. He works at a private company in Gurgaon, they said. …

Delhi: Elaborate traffic arrangements in place for New Year's Eve31 Dec 2018 18:16NEW DELHI: Avoid areas around Connaught Place or India gate on New Year's Eve as you are likely to get stuck in a snarl. The traffic police has made elaborate arrangements on various routes around these areas to ease out the traffic volume.
Cops would …

RM of Connaught offers land for Humboldt Broncos crash site memorial17 Dec 2018 14:36The rural municipality encompassing the Humboldt Broncos crash site has offered the team a place to build a permanent roadside memorial at the intersection where a lasting heartbreak began last spring.
Sixteen people died and another 13 were injured when …

Farmers' march: 'Elaborate arrangements in place'29 Nov 2018 16:18NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police said they have made elaborate arrangements for the farmers' march that will start from Ramlila Ground on Friday and move towards Parliament Street.
Meetings are being held with the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination …

Delhi readies shelters for 16,000 with no place to call home11 Nov 2018 22:44NEW DELHI: As the mercury dips, the Delhi government’s winter action plan for homeless is set to kick in from November 15. The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board has started the exercise of setting up temporary shelters in areas with high concentration …

Why Connaught Place is looking shaky at 9001 Oct 2018 10:20NEW DELHI: Connaught Place is looking shaky at 90. Alarm bells rang when parts of two buildings tumbled down a week apart, in February 2017, but 20 months later, neither the shop owners nor the city’s heritage and civic bodies have done anything to …

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location12 Jul 2018 09:59Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), which houses the offices of some of the biggest banks in the country, however, slipped to 26th position from the 16th position.
Connaught Place (CP) has moved up a notch to the ninth position in the list of most …

Connaught Place world's 9th most expensive office location: CBRE11 Jul 2018 07:56NEW DELHI: New Delhi's Connaught Place has moved one position higher to become ninth most expensive office location in the world with an annual rent of USD 153 per sq ft, according to property consultant CBRE.
Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) …

Connaught Place World's 9th Most Expensive Office Location: Report11 Jul 2018 07:54Connaught Place moved one notch up to be the ninth most expensive office location.
New Delhi: New Delhi's Connaught Place has moved one position higher to become ninth most expensive office location in the world with an annual rent of USD 153 per sq ft …

Lokpal website launched by Chairperson Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose16 May 2019 13:12[India], May 16 (ANI): The Website of the Lokpal or anti-corruption Ombudsman was inaugurated by the Chairperson, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose in presence of all the Members of Lokpal, a press note from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) …

Lokpal office to move out of Delhi's five star hotel02 May 2019 09:00NEW DELHI: The office of country's first Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, will move out of a five-star luxury hotel in Delhi to its own permanent address.
At present, the office of Lokpal works from 'The Ashok' hotel in Chanakyapuri here. …

When good food takes precedence over language30 Apr 2019 03:43Express News Service
Shimomura Kazuya, is one of those bashful chefs who likes to keep behind the kitchen counter. The new Head Chef of Megu a Japanese restaurant at The Leela Palace New Delhi cannot speak English. On occasion when guests beckon him to …

Lokpal office moves to The Ashok23 Apr 2019 18:21New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The country’s first Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, has managed to move into a temporary office, although, it is a five-star luxury hotel in Delhi. The chairperson, the eight-member team, and the support staff are in …

Lokpal to work from Delhi’s five-star luxury hotel22 Apr 2019 13:28‘The Ashok’ hotel in Chanakyapuri (File photo)
The country’s first Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, will work from a five-star luxury hotel in Delhi, officials said Monday. The Lokpal chairperson, all of its eight members and support staff are being …

Lokpal to work from Delhi's 5-star luxury hotel22 Apr 2019 11:08NEW DELHI: The country's first Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, will work from a five-star luxury hotel in Delhi, officials said Monday. The Lokpal chairperson, all of its eight members and support staff are being allocated space in the hotel …

Proposed hike in property tax by NDMC peeves residents15 Apr 2019 06:32New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Hundreds of residents of Golf Link Society, Jorbagh, Chanakyapuri and Babar Road are planning to knock the Supreme Courts door after they received a notice issued by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on March 28 for …

No child’s play: Bal Panchayat raises real issues07 Apr 2019 23:46New Delhi: At a time when election fever has gripped the nation, the congested lanes of Indira Kalyan Vihar in Okhla Phase-I on Sunday witnessed 375 children getting their fingers inked to elect a bal panchayat of 11 members to give life to their dream of …

I Cannot Give Contracts Beyond May 29, Shettima Assures06 Apr 2019 08:41Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has told Indian firms that he cannot give them contracts beyond his tenure which terminate on May 29, 2019.
The governor, speaking on Thursday in New Delhi, India, to …

Objection against renewal of Olympian Sanjeev Rajput’s arms license06 Apr 2019 06:10Indian shooter Sanjeev Rajput had applied for an extension of his arms license, which expires in June 2020. (PTI/File Photo)
Olympian Sanjeev Rajput has filed a writ with the Punjab and Haryana High Court after the state government issued a show-cause …

I persuaded VP Singh to implement 27% OBC quota: Lalu Prasad06 Apr 2019 02:53Arguably the most colourful politician in India, Lalu Prasad Yadav has seen, and been part of, momentous events in the past four decades. In a forthcoming autobiography, the veteran recounts his highs and lows. Excerpts…
Meeting Rabri the bride
In March …

Delhi Confidential: Temporary Office03 Apr 2019 23:40Justice P C Ghose
Justice P C Ghose was appointed Lokpal on March 25, and other eight members were appointed on March 27. They have, for now, been allotted chambers at the five-star Hotel Ashok in Chanakyapuri and given some secretarial staff there, even …

Delhi: Trio took on guise of people they robbed30 Mar 2019 08:44NEW DELHI: With youthful exuberance, these three men tried out different guises and modus operandi to rob people they gave a lift to in their car at night. Once a man they targeted in west Delhi turned out to a lawyer. They divested him of his belongings …

Magneto launches product to tackle air pollution28 Mar 2019 16:41Deteriorating air quality being a major concern in India, Magneto CleanTech has come up with a product that traps bacteria and germs. The product can be fixed with any type of air-conditioner and costs around ₹40-45 per sq ft.
“Now that food is sanitised …

Playing Cupid on Earth22 Mar 2019 10:09Arjun Mathur
I didn’t step out of my house the first weekend that Made in Heaven came out. I watched the show along with the rest of the world. I binge watched it twice. I have been inundated with calls, messages, and some have come out from the woodwork, …

Techocial – A Social Media Round Table Conference20 Mar 2019 15:22Date: 29 March 2019
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Stout Azhar failed to complete terror training14 Mar 2019 21:26NEW DELHI: Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar had stayed in Delhi’s top luxury hotels, including Ashoka Hotel located in the vicinity of the diplomatic area, in early 1994 before he journeyed to Kashmir to brief militant leaders on the merger of Harkat-ul …

When Masood Azhar lived in the heart of Delhi14 Mar 2019 21:12NEW DELHI: Details emerging from Pulwama mastermind Maulana Masood Azhar's interrogation report -- when he was in Indian captivity for five years -- reveal that like 26/11 perpetrator David Coleman Headley, he too roamed around India without any …

Stout Masood Azhar failed to complete terror training14 Mar 2019 21:08NEW DELHI: Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar had stayed in Delhi’s top luxury hotels, including Ashoka Hotel located in the vicinity of the diplomatic area, in early 1994 before he journeyed to Kashmir to brief militant leaders on the merger of Harkat-ul …

Jaish chief stayed in Ashok & Janpath hotels in Delhi in 199414 Mar 2019 18:15NEW DELHI: Details emerging from Pulwama mastermind Maulana Masood Azhar's interrogation report -- when he was in Indian captivity for five years -- reveal that like 26/11 perpetrator David Coleman Headley, he too roamed around India without any …

SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ADMISSIONS11 Mar 2019 12:17New Delhi: The South Asian University, established by the 8 SAARC nations, has announced admission to its Masters and PhD programmes for the tenth batch. For the first time, the university will conduct its Entrance Test using computer-based online testing …

Embassy guard helps police arrest man stealing phone cables08 Mar 2019 21:22The accused, who came in a mini tempo with associates, was arrested from Kalyanpuri a year ago on the same charges.
A security guard at the Slovakia embassy in Chanakyapuri helped Delhi Police arrest a man, who was digging a hole outside to steal …

Delhi to Host the 1st Global Economic Zones Expo and Convention 201906 Mar 2019 07:59EPCES joins hands with WICS and EIG to showcase a unique event to bring all facets of Special Economic Zones under one roof.
EPCES joins hands with WICS and EIG to showcase a unique event to bring all facets of Special Economic Zones under one roof.
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Minister for Asia Mark Field visits New Delhi and Mumbai - GOV.UK05 Mar 2019 23:40In New Delhi, he met Indian Foreign Secretary, Vijay Gokhale, to discuss tensions between India and Pakistan.
Speaking after the meeting, Mark Field said:
I am delighted to be here in India to build on strong ties with a key partner. I was pleased to meet …

Groovy moves04 Mar 2019 19:28Post-celebration, the groups will perform in 22 urban areas in India, over the length and broadness of the nation.
The eighth Delhi International Jazz Festival 2019, organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations is good to go and has rather come back …

How a 26-year-old Nehru aide gave Chanakyapuri its name in 195128 Feb 2019 21:39Shanti Path, Nyaya Marg, Vinay Marg, Satya Marg, Niti Marg were named after Chanakya’s principles. (Amit Mehra)
In 1951, a young official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs found himself pondering over the name of a vast area in Delhi which would be home …

Blockbuster movie fuels India fervour in showdown with Pakistan28 Feb 2019 05:44NEW DELHI: The lights dimmed and India's national anthem drew patriotic cheers before the audience settled down to an action-packed Bollywood movie that has helped fuel a nationalist frenzy as a new cross-border conflict simmers.
Released at the …

Stay Put, Don't Pay Heed To Rumours: Admin To Students18 Feb 2019 21:43JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir administration Monday asked students outside the state to not pay heed to any rumours and try to stay put at their respective places, asserting that the local administration and college authorities have given full assurance of …

Foreigner killed, 3 injured as SUV hits auto18 Feb 2019 21:01All the three women are from Turkmenistan. The accused has been arrested, said the police.
NEW DELHI: An over speeding Bentley Bentayga SUV allegedly rammed into an autorickshaw killing one woman from Turkmenistan and injuring two other women and the auto …

Bentley hits auto, kills foreigner in Delhi18 Feb 2019 18:36NEW DELHI: A 51-year-old foreign national was killed and three persons were critically injured on Monday after a speeding Bentley car hit a stationary autorickshaw in Lutyens' Delhi, police said.
The incident took place around 1.32pm after which police …

Sudhakar: Botanical Garden Exchange with India is a Great Deal16 Feb 2019 11:27The affordability of land in overseas can be a challenge.
The Minister for Lands explained in Parliament that when getting land from overseas, it is valued at a very high rate.
Therefore when Fiji is given a portion of land in exchange for a land of high …

Youth Congress workers protest near Pak high commission15 Feb 2019 21:23Around 100 IYC workers assembled at Teen Murti Marg and raised slogans against Pakistan.
NEW DELHI: Indian Youth Congress (IYC) activists on Friday protested near the Pakistan high commission against the terror attack in Pulwama that killed 40 CRPF …

Fijians fume at India land swap15 Feb 2019 17:35Image copyright
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The Thurston Gardens are more than 100 years old
Residents of Fiji's capital Suva are questioning the government's decision to allow a new Indian High Commission to be built in the city…

Rahul Gandhi to meet foreign envoys on February 1511 Feb 2019 19:12Congress president Rahul Gandhi. (File)
In what would be his first outreach to the foreign diplomatic community ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has invited ambassadors and high commissioners from the diplomatic missions …

Bending odds, these girls play ball—the big league their goal11 Feb 2019 10:15NEW DELHI: There’s glee and excitement on the faces of Jyoti Kumari, Muskan Pal and Muskan Praveen, clad fetchingly in violet and black, as they grab the trophy for being the best performer among government schools. It isn’t usually that girls play …

Rahul Gandhi visits restaurant31 Jan 2019 14:15New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday had a quite lunch at a popular restaurant in the national capital.
It was business as usual at Sagar Ratna in Chanakyapuri when much to the delight of the guests, Gandhi walked in and sat …

Fresh twist to Leela sale saga29 Jan 2019 16:40NEW DELHI: The game is afoot at Leela Hotels.
As reported earlier by IANS, Dubai billionaire Rashid Al Habtoor had made a bid of Rs 4,200 crore for the stressed asset. With four top-of-the-line properties -- Delhi's Chanakyapuri, Bangalore, Chennai and …

World record surgery? 105-year-old undergoes full hip replacement29 Jan 2019 04:45By Express News Service
NEW DELHI: A Delhi orthopaedician has reportedly applied for inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records after operating upon who he claims is the oldest patient to undergo a successful total hip replacement surgery.
The patient …

Republic Day parade: Tripura bags best tableau award28 Jan 2019 12:35Posted by Syed Qayam Ali on Jan 28, 2019, 3:47 PM IST India
New Delhi: With the theme ‘Empowering Rural Economy the Gandhian Way’, Tripura bagged the best state tableau in this year’s Republic Day parade.
The second position was bagged by Jammu and Kashmir …

Amid machines of war, innocence and joy of children carry the day26 Jan 2019 18:56New Delhi: Among those whose performances attracted the loudest cheers at Rajpath on Saturday were the children participating in the Republic Day parade. From the dances and marches to winning accolades, children outdid all other participants of the parade …

Pakistani envoy kept under unlawful detention in India14 Jan 2019 12:24by News Desk , (Last Updated 16 hours ago)
A Pakistani High Commission official was arrested in New Delhi and kept under unlawful detention, media reports said Sunday.
The Pakistani envoy was kept under detention for several hours and forcefully made to …

GDP not the only parameter of growth: Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath12 Jan 2019 13:01By PTI
NEW DELHI: Gross Domestic Products numbers are not the only parameter to assess growth, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath said Saturday, as he emphasised on other measures to make a state economically viable for all.
"I do not want to …

Nude KMSS protesters detained07 Jan 2019 20:56A group of youth from Assam on Monday staged protests, with some of the demonstrators stripping naked, outside Parliament against the Central government’s move to amend the Citizenship Amendment Bill.
Carrying placards and raising slogans, about 10 …

Mukhiya’s husband crushes mother-in-law to death03 Jan 2019 02:44MUZAFFARPUR: In a gory incident, the husband of Nawalpur panchayat mukhiya (head) reportedly crushed his mother-in-law to death at Chanakyapuri under the Ahiapur police station area of the town on Tuesday evening. His brother-in-law and sister-in-law were …

Fire breaks out in basement of Ashok hotel in Delhi's Chanakyapuri13 Aug 2018 11:23By PTI
NEW DELHI: A fire broke out in the basement of The Ashok Hotel at Chanakyapuri today, said a senior officer from the Delhi Fire Service.
A call was received at 12.20 pm about the fire in the hotel's records kept in the basement and eight fire …

Two injured in road accident in Chanakyapuri05 Feb 2017 20:11Two persons, including a woman, sustained injuries when the car in which they were travelling in hit a road divider and then an electric pole in New Delhi’s Chanakyapuri area in the early hours on Sunday.
Police said the car was being driven at a very high …

Delhi’s RTR traffic nightmare likely to end in June15 May 2019 19:03New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Nearly a decade-long saga of commuters nightmare may finally come to end in June with the completion of a parallel flyover in national capital’s Rao Tula Ram (RTR) Marg.
After missing several deadlines, the parallel flyover on Rao …

NMCG resolves to reduce plastic pollution, help save waterbirds11 May 2019 12:37[India], May 11 (ANI): Eliminating single-use plastics can help save the lives of waterbirds, lakhs of whom fall prey to the devastating impact of plastic pollution and die, according to experts.
At a lecture organised by National Mission for Clean Ganga ( …

Netsuke stories11 May 2019 05:55Kumkum Chadha’s The Marigold Story is a collection of netsuke, whose beauty lies in how much they convey with so little.
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Mark idhaar hai! Show your inked finger and avail amazing deals26 Apr 2019 22:32Showing finger isn’t always bad. This election flaunt your election ink and avail amazing offers and deals. The last and fourth phase of polling will take place on April 29 in Maharashtra. On the polling day, there are few offers and deals in Mumbai, you …

The Jet Crisis: Please answer these questions!20 Apr 2019 08:58'By August 2018, it was evident that Jet was heading into serious financial trouble.'
'Why didn't the DGCA stop all advance bookings right there and then?' asks Anjuli Bhargava.
Photograph: Punit Paranjpe/Reuters
The Jet saga raises …

Delhi PCR unit head accused of sexual harassment19 Apr 2019 19:55(Representational Image)
An inquiry has been ordered after women police personnel, posted with the police control room in one of capital’s 15 districts, alleged that their newly appointed in-charge was “harassing” them at the workplace by making …

Huge cash seized from BMW car in Delhi10 Apr 2019 11:56[India], Apr 10 (ANI): An election vigilance team on Tuesday recovered approximately Rs 1 crore in cash from a BMW car near a check-post in the Poorvi Marg area of Vasant Vihar.
The cash was seized by a Special Security Team (SST) deployed in the area in …

Delhi Police recover Rs 1 cr from trader’s car10 Apr 2019 09:32New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Delhi Police has recovered Rs 1 crore cash from the BMW car of a spice trader in south Delhi, a police officer said on Wednesday.
On Tuesday night, when a police team was conducting a routine check of vehicles in the Vasant …

37 cases against Delhi politicians since January 201002 Apr 2019 20:41In Southwest district, a total 19 cases were registered against the politicians in which nine cases were reported in 2015.
New Delhi: The Delhi police has registered 37 cases against the politicians of various parties in the national capital from January …

Delhi Police SHO to sue ‘Delhi Crime’ series director01 Apr 2019 18:50New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Upset with his “derogatory” portrayal as a “dumb and slow” officer in Netflix series “Delhi Crime” about the December 15, 2012 Delhi gang-rape, Inspector Anil Sharma, who was commended by his seniors for his painstaking probe that …

Wild Side: With a little help, sparrows return to Thane25 Mar 2019 11:26Plastic bird feeders at Vedant complex in Thane. (Express photo)
Even as the number sparrows in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region has dwindled over the years, residential societies in Thane have reason to cheer with increased sightings of the birds that …

Tweeting live: Sparrows find their nesting space20 Mar 2019 23:25New Delhi: A couple of decades ago, the house sparrow’s chirping was a common sound outside every household in Delhi, but their numbers have steadily dwindled over the years. Declared Delhi’s state bird in 2012, it has seen revival in small pockets around …

A job fair by Delhi Police aims to keep youth on right track10 Mar 2019 03:46There are currently 21 training centres in police stations across the city operating under this scheme
In an open placement process at Vasant Kunj police station on Saturday, 205 ‘skilled’ youth were offered jobs in six different companies. The ‘mega job …

Vasant Kunj on track, far-flung areas to be linked08 Mar 2019 02:23NEW DELHI: With the Union cabinet approving three corridors of Delhi Metro’s Phase IV project on Thursday, a number of south Delhi localities will come closer to the Indira Gandhi International airport. Also, Vasant Kunj will appear on the metro map for …

Shopping for votes in south Delhi market?04 Mar 2019 19:18New Delhi: With general elections round the corner, there is a sudden scramble to announce projects, both to pre-empt the model code of conduct as well as to catch the voters’ attention. Accordingly, Union minister for housing and urban affairs Hardeep …

Have computer, camera intruded into classrooms?04 Mar 2019 06:43Clutching an iPad, little Nihar (name changed) guards her identity-cum-access card gingerly. It’s almost a part of her school uniform, something she cannot enter the classroom of her Gurgaon-based private school without. Class notes are mailed to her daily …

Computers and cameras in classrooms - how much is too much?04 Mar 2019 06:05Clutching an iPad, little Nihar (name changed) guards her identity-cum-access card gingerly. It’s almost a part of her school uniform, something she cannot enter the classroom of her Gurgaon-based private school without. Class notes are mailed to her daily …

New underpass, flyovers provide quicker IGI access01 Mar 2019 06:51By Express News Service
NEW DELHI: An underpass and two flyovers in Mahipalpur to facilitate signal-free travel between Vasant Kunj and the Delhi airport were thrown open to the public on Thursday. Constructed at a cost of Rs 188 crore, the facilities …

How a 26-year-old Nehru aide gave Chanakyapuri its name in 195128 Feb 2019 21:39Shanti Path, Nyaya Marg, Vinay Marg, Satya Marg, Niti Marg were named after Chanakya’s principles. (Amit Mehra)
In 1951, a young official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs found himself pondering over the name of a vast area in Delhi which would be home …

Delhi: Army Captain found hanging, note recovered22 Feb 2019 20:22(Representational image)
A 47-year-old Indian Army captain allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his house in southwest Delhi’s Vasant Vihar Friday afternoon, police said. A suicide note was recovered from the spot, which …

February 7 storm caused plane to enter no-fly zone19 Feb 2019 21:19NEW DELHI: The storm that hit north India on February 7 was so strong that it possibly led to an aircraft taking off from IGI Airport veering off its flight path into the ‘no-fly zone’ (NFZ) over sensitive places in Lutyens’ Delhi. That’s called ‘VIP 89’ …

Feb 7 storm caused plane to enter no-fly zone19 Feb 2019 18:53New Delhi: The storm that hit north India on February 7 was so strong that it possibly led to an aircraft taking off from IGI Airport veering off its flight path into the ‘no-fly zone’ (NFZ) over sensitive places in Lutyens’ Delhi. That’s called ‘VIP 89’ …

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter13 Feb 2019 09:40It might have been the season of Basant Panchami, but for Pasbola it was definitely Halloween as he set about scaring the wits out of Rangwala, his tone growing harsher.
Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.
Illustrations: …

Govt opposes parole plea of Jigisha convict, says can misuse freedom12 Feb 2019 18:47New Delhi: Delhi government opposed a parole plea made by a convict serving life term in the Jigisha Ghosh murder case.
Ravi Kapoor, also facing trial in the 2008 murder case of television journalist Soumya Viswanathan, has sought a three-month parole for …

Jigisha case: Govt opposes convict's parole plea12 Feb 2019 15:27NEW DELHI: The AAP government on Tuesday opposed in Delhi high court a parole plea by a convict serving life term in the Jigisha Ghosh murder case, and facing trial in the sensational 2008 murder of TV journalist Soumya Viswanathan, saying there was a …

Jigisha murder case convict suffering from HIV, seeks parole12 Feb 2019 15:15New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Ravi Kapoor, convicted in the 2009 IT executive Jigisha Ghosh murder case and facing trial for the murder of TV journalist Soumya Viswanathan, on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that he is suffering from HIV and other ailments …

Delhi’s CP to add another sprawling commercial space, courtesy NBCC08 Feb 2019 15:54New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The busy commercial heart of the national capital — Connaught Place — is likely to have another sprawling building, with the public sector major NBCC preparing the design and Detailed Project Report (DPR) for redevelopment of the …

CPSE asset monetisation to start from April04 Feb 2019 11:49NEW DELHI: The government will start the process to sell non-core assets of state-owned companies, which have been identified for strategic disinvestment, next fiscal, an official said.
The Cabinet has already approved strategic sale of about 2 dozen …

Govt to begin process to monetise assets of CPSEs from April04 Feb 2019 10:29New Delhi, Feb 4 () The government will start the process to sell non-core assets of state-owned companies, which have been identified for strategic disinvestment, next fiscal, an official said. The Cabinet has already approved strategic sale of about 2 …

Why journalist murder trial not concluded, asks Delhi HC31 Jan 2019 20:55Soumya Viswanathan was shot dead while returning home in her car from office in the early hours of September 30, 2008.
The Delhi High Court Thursday sought to know from the trial court and Delhi Police why the trial in the 2008 murder case of TV journalist …

Boy missing since 2015 reunited with parents31 Jan 2019 04:39A resident of Vasant Vihar in Thane, who went missing in 2015, was traced and reunited with his parents on Wednesday afternoon.
During the four-year-long investigation, three people were arrested and the boy’s family filed a writ petition accusing the …

Enjoy Dilli BC’s delicacies at Vasant Vihar now26 Jan 2019 04:40By Express News Service
Delhi’s most sought-after take away and food delivery chain has opened up its joint in DDA Market, Vasant Vihar. The joint serves authentic North Indian and Mughlai cuisine, accompanied with crispy rolls and special tandoor delights …

Robber dies after youth stabs him in self-defence21 Jan 2019 19:07NEW DELHI: While crossing a forest area near Vasant Vihar last Thursday, Seiminlun Haokip was injured severely when a robber slashed his abdomen with a knife. However, the 25-year-old man fought back and stabbed the robber after snatching the knife from …

Man stabbed for resisting robbery18 Jan 2019 23:07A man was stabbed in the stomach for allegedly resisting a robbery in south Delhi’s Munirka on Thursday night, the police said. Seiminlun Haokip, is a resident of Manipur, lives with his wife in Munirka.
“The victim is currently unemployed. His wife works …

Is Aerocity all set to become the Cyber Hub of Delhi?07 Jan 2019 20:29There was a time, around two years ago, when most Delhi restaurateurs decided not to open any new restaurants in the city. There were many reasons behind this – sealing of rooftop restro bars in Connaught Place, Khan Market and Hauz Khas Village, strict …

Restaurants give healthy options to diet-conscious05 Jan 2019 03:24Express News Service
For all those health-conscious denizens who prefer not to eat out for the simple reason that most options are calorie-rich that often leads to weight gain, there is good news. A number of restaurants and hotels in the city have come …

Thieves steal 90 car batteries in S Del colony16 Dec 2018 02:08NEW DELHI: After receiving a distress call in the morning from the hospital, Dr Tanveer quickly left his house a rush and tried starting his new Maruti Alto but without any success. After multiple failed attempts, Tanveer opened the car’s bonnet to find …

Ex-Jharkhand Minister arrested by CBI in DA case12 Dec 2018 08:22Ranchi, Dec 12 (IANS) Former Jharkhand Minister Enos Ekka was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday in connection with a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case.
CBI sources said that he was arrested here. Ekka had not appeared in …

Delhi to add 3,000 buses to its fleet soon05 Dec 2018 01:30By Express News Service
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government will soon add 3,000 buses to its fleet and to house these additional vehicles, construction of a bus depot in Burari, which will have maximum capacity of 250 buses, would begin soon.According to …

Govt eyes Rs 9,000 crore from Air India assets sale03 Dec 2018 10:55The funds raised through sale of the properties would be used to reduce the Rs 29,000 crore debt, held in the SPV. Photo: Mint
New Delhi: The Government expects to mop up about Rs 9,000 crore by selling off land and real estate properties of debt laden Air …

Govt eyes Rs 9,000 cr from assets sale of Air India03 Dec 2018 10:25NEW DELHI: The government expects to mop up about Rs 9,000 crore by selling off land and real estate properties of debt laden Air India, an official said on Monday.
The sale of land, building and other realty assets is part of the government's plan to …

Delhi Confidential: Post-Retirement Plans03 Dec 2018 10:08Justice Kurian Joseph
JUSTICE KURIAN Joseph, who retired as Supreme Court judge last month, has not followed in the footsteps of Justice J Chelameswar who left the national capital the next day after retirement for his village. Although not keen on taking …

Delhi celebrates 10 years of pride parade, one year of azaadi26 Nov 2018 20:03Section 377 se azaadi, hum kya chahe azaadi’ – for the last many years, this was the chant at every queer pride parade and LGBTQI event that Delhi witnessed. But thanks to the landmark September judgement of the Supreme Court which decriminalized gay sex, …

How serial Gurgaon rapist stayed off police radar21 Nov 2018 07:55GURUGRAM: Sunil, a 20-year-old man arrested for savagely raping and murdering a three-year-old girl in Gurugram on November 12, could be one of the worst paedophile-serial killers known to Indian law enforcement agencies.
After a day of custodial …

Hi-tech RTO at Mehrauli to cater to S Delhi16 Nov 2018 10:16NEW DELHI: Delhi government’s transport department is planning to build a state-of-the-art and spacious regional transport office (RTO) at Mehrauli, which will cater to most parts of south Delhi.
At present, areas in south Delhi are divided between two …

Hi-tech RTO at Mehrauli to cater to most of S Delhi15 Nov 2018 18:55New Delhi: Delhi government’s transport department is planning to build a state-of-the-art and spacious regional transport office (RTO) at Mehrauli, which will cater to most parts of south Delhi.
At present, areas in south Delhi are divided between two …

The Great Gloom of Delhi15 Nov 2018 06:58'Visiting my friend in his affluent locality, I realised that the Delhi weather had become the great equaliser.'
'Pollution was always in the air, everywhere, and had become the primary subject of all conversations,' notes Ambassador B S …

The year Delhi kids came out to protest for their future14 Nov 2018 07:46In the last year, NCR has witnessed several protests – against tree felling, rising pollution, firecrackers on Diwali, and the killing of tigress Avni. And in all these protests, marching alongside activists with placards and banners, and shouting slogans …

The plant meat proponents04 Nov 2018 00:30Express News Service
Green is the new colour of the food business. And that’s the idea behind India’s first California-inspired plant-based kitchen Greenr Cafe, which has been pushing the preferences of Plant Protein (PlantPro) in the National Capital …

JNU to launch community radio station29 Oct 2018 02:33NEW DELHI: People residing close to the JNU campus here might soon get the opportunity to be on air with the university all set to launch a community radio station as part of its "social responsibility".
The community radio will cater to …

‘AI bailout must have stringent conditions’05 Oct 2018 17:51Even as the Union government is gearing up to announce a second revival package for Air India (AI), Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), a leading aviation consulting firm, has said that the infusion of public funds must be supported by an …

No smooth ride, but all Delhi RTOs online now02 Oct 2018 15:14NEW DELHI: All regional transport offices (RTOs) in Delhi went online on Monday, but Day 1 was marred by technical glitches and missing infrastructure. Transport department officials, however, assured that the teething troubles would be streamlined within …

150 senior citizens have a day out with Delhi Police29 Sep 2018 20:40Southwest district police on Saturday met around 150 senior citizens at their office in Vasant Vihar.
To make them aware of the evolving modus operandi of fraudsters, southwest district police Saturday called around 150 senior citizens, registered with the …

Delhi’s monsoon: Civil Lines very wet, Mayur Vihar dry22 Sep 2018 04:28NEW DELHI: The monsoon was normal in the capital this year, but how much rain did your locality get? The answer will depend on where you stay. If you are a Mayur Vihar resident, for instance, the monsoon was poor for you — 450mm since June 1, 27% below …

Parched: Parts of Vasant Kunj without water for 5 days03 Sep 2018 19:15New Delhi: Residents in and around south Delhi’s Vasant Kunj spent Janmashtami on Monday fretting over water.
Though Delhi Jal Board had issued an advisory cautioning the residents about disruption in water supply on Thursday and Friday, the situation has …

Sangam Vihar captures voter dilemma on choice26 Apr 2017 19:55New Delhi: Congestion, crowds and lack of infrastructure uniformly mark the unauthorised colony of Sangam Vihar in south Delhi. But there is nothing uniform about the choices it made in the civic elections.
BJP candidate Deepak Jain won in Sangam Vihar E, …

Watch: IAF officer assaulted in Delhi's Sangam Vihar23 Apr 2017 10:43Press Trust of India, New Delhi, Apr 23 2017, 15:05 IST
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An Indian Air Force corporal was allegedly assaulted and robbed by a group of men after his motorcycle brushed past their car in south-east Delhi's Sangam Vihar area, police said today. …

IAF corporal beaten up in Delhi's Sangam Vihar, three arrested23 Apr 2017 10:28A video of an Indian Air Force corporal being beaten up by a group of men in Delhi went viral following which three people were arrested. The incident occurred when the IAF personnel, identified as Sujay Kr Sikandar, was on his way to the Tughlakabad …

IAF corporal assaulted in Delhi's Sangam Vihar23 Apr 2017 09:05NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force corporal was allegedly assaulted and robbed by a group of men after his motorcycle brushed past their car in southeast Delhi's Sangam Vihar area, police said today.
A case has been registered on his complaint and three …